There’s no doubt that buyers will pay a premium for the period features of an older home. Even those that have been semi- stripped of these architectural gems are ripe for restoration and still attract much interest. homemaker highlights a selection of older properties across the region.

DESPITE its attractive rural location, this fine period home in Morpeth, Northumberland, is less than a mile from the town centre.

The Knoll stands in mature private grounds and dates from around 1912. The house has many wonderful features including mullioned windows, large bay window in the dining room and carved stone fireplace in the entrance hall.

The house has remained untouched for many years and incorporates a good sized kitchen/breakfast room, drawing room, dining room, utility, shower room and study which is currently used as a fifth bedroom. On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, further bedroom and family bathroom.

The house is approached via a tree lined driveway leading to gardens and woodland area.

The Knoll is for sale through Strutt & Parker with a guide price of £950,000, tel: (01670) 516-123.

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DATING to 1880, this stone built country house in Kirkley, Newcastle, has been extensively refurbished and extended in recent years.

West Lodge is deceptively spacious and offers modern and versatile accommodation for a number of buyers.

The property is well located for amenities in Ponteland village as well as Newcastle Airport.

Features include a spacious dining room with original panelling and wood flooring, and lounge with French doors leading to the rear garden.

The family breakfasting kitchen features quality units and a range of modern appliances. There is also a utility room, cloakroom, study/playroom and double garage.

Upstairs there is a master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family shower room.

The property is surrounded by attractive gardens with mature trees and lawned areas.

West Lodge is for sale through Rook Matthews Sayer priced at £595,000, tel: (01661) 860-228.

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LOCATED with an attractive Victorian house in Jesmond, this top floor apartment is ideal for young professionals.

The property on Lambton Road features a reception hall with storage cupboard, lounge with original sash windows, feature fireplace and stripped and polished floor boards. There is a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.

The apartment benefits from use of a shared back yard with large shed and barbecue area. On street parking is available for this property but does require a permit from the relevant local authority.

The semi- detached Victorian family home is situated among properties of similar elegance and incorporates a range of period features.

Accommodation includes an entrance hall, lounge with period fireplace, and dining room also with fireplace.

There is a kitchen/breakfast room with Inglenook recess with space for range cooker, utility and cloakroom. On the first floor there is a cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms, and bathroom.

The second floor houses two further bedrooms, one with feature fireplace.

There is a driveway, double garage and front and rear gardens with patio area.

Alnham House is for sale through Your Move priced at £475,000, tel: (0191) 413-5051.

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A SPACIOUS home with plenty of period character and has come up for sale in Humshaugh, an unspoiled village in the Tyne Valley.

The well-proportioned property has three double bedrooms with scope for a fourth. It comes with a private landscaped courtyard garden and garage.

The ground floor includes a large lounge with feature fireplace, large office area, dining room with stone inglenook, kitchen, utility, rear porch and cloakroom/toilet.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms.

A family bathroom with roll-edge clawfoot bath and separate toilet completes the layout.

Linden Holme is for sale through Foster Maddison at a guide price of £395,000, tel: (01434) 605441.